Photoshop

by Schewe, Jeff

• ISBN13: 9780321385536
• ISBN10: 0321385535
• Edition: 15th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-10-27
• Publisher: Pearson P T R

Summary

Adobe Photoshop is synonymous with digital imaging. The leading pixel- editing software has undoubtedly changed the worlds of digital photography, graphic design, print publishing, the World Wide Web, and beyond. It's now a workflow staple in numerous industries. Here to celebrate its 15th anniversary, is a detailed, true insider's guide to the cult of Photoshop. Award-winning photographer and digital-imaging pioneer Jeff Schewe explores the world's favorite pixel editing tool: from Photoshop's history and development obstacles with behind-the-scenes drama to it's societal impact. As a long time "alpha tester,? Schewe has unprecedented access to key Photoshop influencers such as inventors Thomas and John Knoll as well as a host of Adobe engineers and developers such as Mark Hamburg and Russell Brown. The book is filled with insightful stories and interviews with prominent imaging artists, photographers, world-class designers and artists, computer-industry luminaries, Adobe insiders, and even Photoshop competitors. An illustrated timeline tracks the Photoshop revolution, including software releases (and related bugs, background, and insider details), acquisitions, mergers and revenues, as well as its context to other events in the computing industry and general American culture. Major players across the industry comment on the Photoshop phenomenon and how it has changed their lives and the world.